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Here we go! Get your daily does of Gallo Pinto Talks. I'm your guide, Massi Devoto. I'll show you the best of, Costa Rica! On today's event, La Ruta de los Conquistadores a difficult endurance race held in my country. The trail runs from coast to coast! Check back daily for more updates!

Every year, hundreds of the very best mountain bikers and endurance racers from around the world come to Central America to test themselves in this unique odyssey of distance, geography, climate and culture. La Ruta, the only bike race that traverses the American land mass from coast to coast — from Pacific to Atlantic —is no easy day at the beach. Between its sea-level start and finish, the 161-mile route crosses 5 mountain ranges that force you climb a cumulative 29,000 feet! (Read more)

More pics from todays race!

When there is a race, there is also fuel. On the menu - to help the racers they are served with Picadillo de Papa and burritos beans with cheese. Yummy!

Legendary, chef Memito, cooking up some killer meals for the riders!

Don't miss out your daily does of Gallo Pinto Talks, the best of Costa Rican culture and lifestyle! "Pura Vida! " - Massi

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